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Nomad II

by Aaron Wigley (wigs@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au)

Manufacturer: Commonwealth Aerospace Technologies Australia

First available to the public in 2012, the Nomad II is the replacement for the Nomad aircraft, now nearing the end of its operational life. When it was made available, an initial purchase order of 50 was made to the Australian government; since then, almost 2500 aircraft based on the Nomad II were built.

Handling  B/A    Sig    APilot
4         6/4     3      2

Seating:        2 bucket seats          Access:         1 midsection large door
                options below                           1 emergency rear
Takeoff/Landing Profile:        STOL

Fuel:           1200 litres in integral wing tanks (1100 kg)
                400 litres in wingtip tanks        (250 kg)
Powerplant:     Two Rolls-Royce turboprop engines, each rated at
                430 kW, driving five-blade reversible pitch pusher
                propellor.
Systems:        Pressurization System, provides cabin altitude of 2000 m
                up to 7000 m.
                ILS Avionics
                GPS
Performance:    
        Range at 90% power, with 45 minute reserves
                                        1500 km
        Econ cruising speed             500 kph
        Stalling speed, power off
                flaps up                100 kph
                flaps down              80 kph
        Ceiling                         7,000 m

Weights:
        Weight Empty, typical           2,000 kg
        Max Payload                     1,200 kg
        Max Fuel Weight                 1,300 kg
        Max T-O Weight                  4,000 kg
Dimensions:     
        Wing span                       15.0 m
        Length overall                  14 m
        Height overall                  5.4 m

Options:        
        Up to 4 underwing hardpoints carrying up to 500 kg loads.
        Nose Bay, 10 CF for avionics/electronics.
        Removable seat Armour.

>>>>>[ This is a little obsolete by today’s standards, but most airframes still flying are airworthy. The Nomad II was built to land on the roughest strips, day after day, and was also sold to the military. The only difference between the civilian and military releases is the avionics and creature comforts. The airframes are identical. In fact, many south-east Asian countries used these for military operations in support and surveillance operations. ]<<<<<
- True Blue (16:50 30 Nov 2051)

Nomad III

by Aaron Wigley (wigs@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au)

Manufacturer: Commonwealth Aerospace Technologies Australia

The much-heralded upgrade from the aging Nomad II, the Nomad III is perfect for the rugged use and abuse of the outback of Australia, to coastal duties, or for long-distance airlifting of personnel and materials.

Handling  B/A    Sig    APilot
4         7/2(6)  3      4

Seating:        2 bucket seats          Access:         1 midsection large door
                options below                           1 emergency rear
Takeoff/Landing Profile:        STOL

Fuel:           1500 litres in integral wing tanks (1200 kg)
                500 litres in wingtip tanks        (300 kg)
Powerplant:     Two Rolls-Royce turboprop engines, each rated at
                500 kW, driving five-blade reversible pitch pusher
                propellor.
Systems:        Pressurization System, provides cabin altitude of 2000 m
                up to 7000 m.
                MLS Avionics
                GPS
Performance:    
        Range at 90% power, with 45 minute reserves
                                        1800 km
        Econ cruising speed             550 kph
        Stalling speed, power off
                flaps up                100 kph
                flaps down              80 kph
        Ceiling                         7,000 m

Weights:
        Weight Empty, typical           2,300 kg
        Max Payload                     1,300 kg
        Max Fuel Weight                 1,500 kg
        Max T-O Weight                  4,500 kg
Dimensions:     
        Wing span                       16.0 m
        Length overall                  15 m
        Height overall                  5.5 m

Options:        
        Up to 4 underwing hardpoints carrying up to 500 kg loads.
        Nose Bay, 10 CF for avionics/electronics.
        Removable seat Armour.

>>>>>[ From the people who brought you the Jindevik and Wandjina RPV’s, comes this piece of reliability. She is built to take any punishment, unprepared fields, bad weather, and come out smiling. Like the Nomads before it, it’s a military-grade airframe available to anyone who can afford it, no special licenses needed. Even the Flying Doctors love it. ]<<<<<
- True Blue (20:14 09 Aug 2052)